How do you rate IIML compared with the IIMs at ABC? Is IIM Lucknow as good as the top IIMs at ABC?

IIM Lucknow is a renowned business school. It has been around for quite a while now, so it has a strong alumni network and good placements. Here are a few parameters to assess IIM Lucknow and compare it to IIM A,B,C- Brand- IIM A,B,C are the most renowned IIMs. But others like Lucknow are also quite reputable. The ‘IIM’ tag in itself holds a lot of prestige. Recruiters- A handful of top recruiters visit only IIM A,B,C and leave the other top business schools. But the majority of such companies are investment banks who seek employees in the finance sector. Peer group- Top achievers go to IIM A,B,C. However, it is unfair to neglect those who were of great caliber but fell short by a few points. Faculty- Teachers from IIM A,B,C come to IIM Lucknow from time to time as visiting faculty. IIM A,B,C will probably give you a better start, but your passion and dedication will ultimately lead you towards a successful career in corporate.

What is it like to study in IIM Lucknow?

IIM Lucknow is one of the most renowned business schools in the country. Studying at IIM Lucknow is a one-of-a-kind experience. You will find the library filled with books on different topics, and make many friends and endless memories on campus. You will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best professors in the country. You can access numerous databases which only the biggest Indian companies can otherwise provide. The highest package for placement (2021-2023) was 1 CPA and the average package was INR 32.23 LPA. But the academic pressure might take a toll on you. There will be endless assignments, quizzes, and case competitions. The extensive preparation for the placement drive will cause a lot of stress. Coming back to the positive side, IIM Lucknow makes sure that its students come from diverse academic backgrounds. The gender diversity on campus is good. You will thus get the chance to interact with India’s brightest minds from diverse academic backgrounds. IIM Lucknow also has a beautiful campus (one of the best in India as a Business School). The sports block and various committees will help relieve all the stress from studies and the placement drive.

How good is WMP (Working manager programme) at IIM-Lucknow? And how it will help in shaping my career?

WMP is a fantastic course if you are looking to give yourself an edge where you can go beyond the expected. The program is specially designed for working professionals and aims at providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers. It is a two-year, full-time program that covers a wide range of management disciplines, including finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. The coursework is very demanding and requires you to work on actual Harvard Cases, their application, and holistic decision-making. The professors are highly qualified and give you an overall insight into the industry It’s best suitable for professionals who want to come out of their comfort zone and look at the business side of an organization. People in WMP are smart, experienced and the approach to their problem is something to learn and apply. WMP is now a flagship program from IIM Lucknow when it comes to their executive education. Short-Time Benefits: Medium or no placement but a high possibility of climbing the corporate ladder or lateral movement along the organization Long Time Benefit : Improved managerial skills with tools and excellent connections with corporate leaders and people in the industry. Overall, the WMP program at IIM-Lucknow is well-regarded and can be a valuable asset for working professionals looking to further their careers in management and leadership.

What is the USP of IIM Lucknow?

The curriculum that students will follow will be IIM Lucknows USP. The time spent on campus at IIM Lucknow, including academics, committees, extracurriculars, and, of course, friends and parties, is one of the most hectic periods a student can experience in the country. At IIML, you work six days a week and have projects, assignments, and exams on Sundays. So you have almost no weekends. Its the equivalent of working three months straight to earn seven days off (term break). The combination of summer heat and winter cold will give you goosebumps. But, once again, this is what distinguishes the students. They are prepared to thrive and excel in even the most difficult environments.

What was the waitlist movement at IIM Lucknow last year?

Every year, the movement of the IIM waitlists causes a commotion among students who have applied for admission to the IIMs. There are approximately 4000 seats available across the 20 IIMs. Another group of chosen candidates is kept in line after the initial list of chosen candidates is released publicly in case any candidate decides not to take a seat. The waitlist movement in IIMs and a few top MBA schools varies by category. The general category is extremely stringent, whereas the SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories have some leeway. The waitlist is kept confidential at IIM Lucknow. The merit list is instead released to the public. To secure a spot on the merit list, a student must meet the minimum requirement of 12 out of 40 in the PI round.

Are the job profiles offered at MDI Gurgaon on par with IIMs like LIK, not ABC? How much effort does one have to put into his future to get on par with the IIM graduates if one graduate from there?

IIML is clearly superior to MDI in non-marketing specializations in terms of placement. However, IIM I, K, and MDI are generally equal in terms of placements, except for a few banks that specifically seek out the IIM tag at I&K. If you work equally hard at either campus and all other operational factors are constant, you will likely end up in a similar position whether you choose MDI or I or K. However, as mentioned before, IIML still has the edge and requires more effort if you're in the finance or consulting field. If you're interested in MDI, it's worth noting that recent placement reports show more and more prestigious finance and consulting companies are visiting the campus. This has helped MDI deliver well-rounded placements. So, if you're willing to put in the work, MDI could be a good option for you.

Why is IIM Lucknow so secretive about placement statistics, unlike other IIMs?

Unlike IIM A who reports the placement correctly and follows IPRS, every other IIM doesn’t do the same. But this secretive nature of IIM Lucknow does not conclude that it has a bad or average placement. There are few factors regarding this clause, and some of them are listed below. The placement of IIM Lucknow is quite good. But, there are cases of mentioning increased and inflated figures in data, and average salaries are used instead of median salaries. According to the newspapers, most of them get huge salary packages, which is not exactly true. 80% of the entire batch get good salary packages, while the bottom 20% struggle to get decent packages. This is the case across many B schools in India. There are several factors that matter in placement, which include the number of recruiters visiting the campus, the number of big brands and new brands, the average salary of top 100-200 students, etc. So, no detailed reports are provided from IIM Lucknow regarding their placement. Detailed information is usually received from insiders like alumni and professors, without disclosure in identity.

What are the best one year full-time executive MBA courses in India? Can anyone who has done the IPMX course at IIM Lucknow share their experience?

There are mainly 3 MBA programs in India: Two Year Program in Management- Aimed at people with less than 2 years of experience One Year Program in Management- Aimed at people with 2-15 years of experience Part Time Program in Management- Aimed at working professionals Before we dwell on the best one-year full-time executive MBA courses in India, let’s understand what exactly a one year program is. The 1-year-program gained fame in India after the success of ISB in the early 2000s. IIMs and other institutes initiated the same and have been offering the 1-year program since late 2000s. This program mainly offers high-quality education for experienced professionals. Some best programs offered in India are ISB- PGP (Post Graduate Program) IIM Ahmedabad- PGPX (Post Graduate Program for Executives) IIM Bangalore- EPGP (Executive Post Graduate Program) IIM Kolkata- PGPeX (Post Graduate Program for Executives) IIM Lucknow- IPMX (International Program in Management for Executives) The admissions happen on the basis of GMAT, Essays, and Interviews. It is primarily meant for people with several years of experience but who want to upgrade their managerial skills. The best part is that the 1-year-program is equivalent to an MBA internationally. Infact, major international rankings such as Financial Times consider the 1-year program. So the 1-year program at the top B-Schools in India will give you a similar experience academically. As far as the IPMX course is concerned, it is not an Executive MBA.

IIM Lucknow (IIML): Fees, Courses, Admission 2024, Placements, Cutoff, Ranking, Alumni

IIM Lucknow is the 4th IIM to be established by the Government of India in 1984. IIM Lucknow mentors the newly established IIM Jammu, IIM Rohtak and IIM Kashipur. IIM Lucknow is widely known for its academic excellence, diverse student community, and strong industry interface. IIM Lucknow was ranked 6th by NIRF 2023 and 6th by IIRF 2024 in the Management Category. The Institute also secured 85th Rank in FT Global MBA 2024 Rankings. The institute provides international exposure to its students through international exchange programs and international competitions.

IIM Lucknow is known for its Flagship PGP program. Admission to the PGP program is based on CAT Scores followed by Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). IIM Lucknow average package stood at INR 30 LPA whereas IIM Lucknow highest package offered was INR 1.23 Crore for the 2024 batch.

USP of IIM Lucknow

See What Tushar Jejani from the batch of 2023 has to say about IIM Lucknow

“When I joined IIM, I was always inclined to learn only about finance, however, when I joined I realized the importance of being able to have a holistic view of business problems. I had certain expectations & beliefs that were quickly challenged. Initially, I believed that placements should be the sole focus of my B-school journey. Thankfully, I soon realized that while placements are important, there are numerous other aspects to b-school life, such as case competitions, event management, and networking (which often involves a fair share of parties!).” Read More

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Table of Content

IIM Lucknow Highlights
IIM Lucknow Important Dates 2024
IIM Lucknow Fees
IIM Lucknow Courses
IIM Lucknow Admission 2024
IIM Lucknow Admission Stories
IIM Lucknow Cutoff 2024
IIM Lucknow Placements 2023
IIM Lucknow Rankings
Life at IIM Lucknow
IIM Lucknow Hostel
IIM Lucknow Alumni
IIM Lucknow FAQs

IIM Lucknow Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
Establishment Year \| Ownership Type	1984 \| Public
Campus size	200 acres
Student intake	576 (PGP & PGP-ABM)
MBA Fees	20.75 Lakhs
NIRF Ranking	6 (2023)
Number of courses	40+
Total Faculty	71
Types of scholarships offered	Need Based and Fellowship Grants
Highest Package	INR 1.23 Crore (2024)
Top Recruiters	Accenture, BCG, Deloitte

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IIM Lucknow Important Dates 2024

The following table represents the Important dates for the 2024 batch:

PGP
Shortlist Announcement for PI WAT	January 4, 2024
Forms out for WAT PI	January 4, 2024
Last Date to Submit PI WAT Form	January 9, 2024
PI WAT Round	First Week of February 2024 (Tentative)
Final Admission offer	April 29, 2024 (Tentative)
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MBA E&I
Application Opens	December 18, 2023
Application Closes	May 31, 2024
Interviews	June - July 2024
Program Commencement	September 2024
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Courses	Fees
PGP	INR 20.75 Lakhs for 2 Years
PGP-ABM	INR 20.75 Lakhs for 2 Years
MBA E&I	INR 14.30 Lakhs for 16 months
PGPWE	INR 11 Lakhs for 2 Year
IPMX	INR 26 Lakhs for 1 Year

IIM Lucknow Campus

IIM Lucknow Campus

IIM Lucknow Courses

IIM Lucknow offers over 40 courses out of which the most sought courses are the 2 year full time PGP, 2 Year PGPWE and 1 year IPMX. Apart from these, IIM Lucknow also offers FPM and EFPM programmes as well:

Courses	Programme Details
PGP/ PGP-ABM/ PGP-SM	Intake: 576 (PGP & PGP-ABM), 41 (PGP-SM) Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks OR Students in their Final Year of Graduation Selection Criteria: CAT Scores + Personal Interview + Writing Ability Test
MBA E&I	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree Selection Criteria: CAT/ GMAT score + Business Plan Presentation + Personal Interview
PGPWE	Eligibility Criteria: Graduated with 50% Marks and 3 Years of Work Experience Selection Criteria: CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / PGPWE Scores + Writing Ability Test + Personal Interview
IPMX	Intake: 108 Eligibility Criteria: Graduated with 50% Marks and 5 Years of Work Experience Selection Criteria: GMAT / GRE Scores + Writing Ability Test + Personal Interview

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Why MBA from IIM Lucknow?

See What Tushar Jejani from the batch of 2023 has to say about IIM Lucknow MBA

“Comparing it with other colleges, I received calls from every B-school in the country except IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta. However, I managed to convert every single school, and joining IIM Lucknow was the best decision I made. To this day, I consider those two years to be the best of my life, and I am grateful for being chosen by the institute as much as I am for choosing it. It was a typical love-hate relationship.” Read More

IIM Lucknow MBA Convocation

IIM Lucknow Convocation

IIM Lucknow Admission 2024

The following table represents the step by step IIM Lucknow admission 2024 process:

IIM Lucknow Admission Steps	Steps Involved
Application Starts	Apply for CAT Exam
CAT Exam	CAT is the mandatory entrance test for admission to all the IIMs
Shortlist Announcement for WAT PI	Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of CAT percentile, Academic Profile and Work Experience and Diversity Factor
Final Admission Offer	After the WAT PI Round final Admission offers are made to the candidates on the basis of CAT, WAT-PI, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements and work experience

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IIM Lucknow Interview Calls are out for batch 2024-26 based on CAT 2023 exam. Number of Candidates who expressed interest in MBA Programs of IIM Lucknow is given below:

Category	Program
Category	MBA	MBA - ABM	MBA - SM
General	176969	133099	134393
EWS	14153	12548	12455
NC - OBC	46590	39211	38983
SC	21444	16918	16891
ST	5608	4111	4055
PwD	1085	832	826
Total	265849	206719	207603

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IIM Lucknow Classroom

Number of Candidates who fulfilled the criteria and qualified in Stage 1A of IIM Lucknow is given below:

Category	Program
Category	MBA	MBA - ABM	MBA - SM
General	6847	7238	1510
EWS	733	944	116
NC - OBC	1914	2324	455
SC	2136	1696	266
ST	595	433	45
PwD	236	189	24
Total	12461	12824	2416

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IIM Lucknow Admission Stories

Name	CAT Percentile	Work Experience	Graduation score	Link
Gaurav Jaiswal	98.34	Fresher	8.83	Read More
Mayank Dohare	91	Fresher	66.9	Read More

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IIM Lucknow Batch Profile 2022-24

The IIM Lucknow PGP batch 2022-24 had a total of 576 students and among them 171 were female and 405 were male. The batch had 159 freshers and majority of the students had a work experience of 25 – 36 months. There were a lot of students from NITs and IITs.

IIM Lucknow Batch Profile 2022-24

IIM Lucknow Cutoff 2024

IIM Lucknow MBA Cutoff is 90 Percentile in CAT. The Sectional Cutoff for the same is 85 Percentile. For PGP-ABM and PGP-SM Cutoff is 85 Percentile. The actual cutoff for the 2024-26 batch may vary.

Category	MBA				MBA-ABM				MBA-SM
Category	Overall	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall	VARC	DILR	QA
General	90	85	85	85	85	80	80	80	85	80	80	80
EWS	82	77	77	77	77	72	72	72	77	72	72	72
NC - OBC	82	77	77	77	77	72	72	72	77	72	72	72
SC	65	55	55	55	65	55	55	55	60	55	55	55
ST	60	50	50	50	55	50	50	50	55	50	50	50
PwD	60	50	50	50	55	50	50	50	55	50	50	50

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IIM Lucknow Placements 2024

Particulars	Placements Statistics (2024)
Number of Recruiters	250+
Number of Offers	634
Number of Students	576
Highest Package (International)	INR 1.23 CPA
Highest Package (Domestic)	INR 65 LPA
Average Package	INR 30 LPA
Top Recruiters	Accenture, Deloitte, Mc Kisney, Microsoft, ABG, Adani Group, BCG, Bain & Company etc

Placements at IIM Luckow

See What Tushar Jejani from the batch of 2023 has to say about IIM Lucknow Placements

“During my time at IIM Lucknow, the Summer Internship Season (SIP) was about to commence as soon as we joined the B-school. The placement preparation committee at the institute played a crucial role in helping every student prepare for placements. I had friends like Sumati, Shobhit, and Disha who supported me throughout the SIP process.” Read More

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Students at IIM Lucknow Placement Drive

The following table represents the year wise placement trends at IIM Lucknow:

Particulars	2023	2022	2021	2020
Highest Package (Domestic)	INR 1 CPA	INR 58 LPA	INR 51 LPA	INR 58.47 LPA
Highest Package (International)	INR 65 LPA	INR 61.59 LPA	INR 56 LPA	INR 54 LPA
Average Package	INR 32.23 LPA	INR 31.03 LPA	INR 26 LPA	INR 24.25 LPA
Median Package	-	INR 29 LPA	INR 23.5 LPA	INR 23 LPA

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IIM Lucknow Ranking 2024

IIM Lucknow was ranked 6th by NIRF 2023 in the Management Category. The Institute is also ranked 6th by IIRF 2024 and 85^th in FT Global MBA Ranking 2024. The details of the IIM Lucknow Rankings are as follows:

Ranking Bodies	Year	Category and Rank
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)	2023	6th
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)	2024	6th in Management (Govt)
FT Global MBA Rankings	2024	85^th (Globall)
FT Global MBA Rankings	2024	4^th (among all IIMs)
FT MIM Rankings	2023	72
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)	2023	5th in Management (Govt)
Business Today (BT) - MDRA	2023	4th India’s Best B-Schools
		5 for Executive MBA (GMPE)
		7 for 1-year MBA (IPMX)
Outlook-ICARE	2022	4th in India’s Top Government MBA Colleges

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IIM Lucknow Vs IIM Calcutta Vs IIM Kozhikode Vs IIM Indore Vs MDI Gurgaon Vs XLRI Vs SPJIMR

College Name	Highest CTC	Average CTC	NIRF Rankings
IIM Lucknow	INR 1.23 CPA	INR 30 LPA	6
IIM Calcutta	INR 1.2 CPA	-	4
IIM Kozhikode	INR 67.02 LPA	INR 31.02 LPA	3
IIM Indore	INR 1 CPA	INR 25.68 LPA	8
MDI Gurgaon	INR 60 LPA	INR 27.67 LPA	13
XLRI	INR 75 LPA	INR 29.89 LPA	9
SPJIMR	INR 81 LPA	INR 33 LPA	20

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IIM Lucknow Campus

Life at IIM Lucknow

IIM Lucknow Campus is spread across 185 Acres of Land. Well manicured Green Lawns, Flower Beds, Rows of Trees, Murals are a part of the IIM Lucknow Campus. Faculty Block (Chintan), PGP Block (Bodhgriha), MDP Block (Manthan), Library, Computer Centre and Samadhan are also a part of the IIM Lucknow Campus Arena.

Life at IIM Lucknow

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IIM Lucknow Hostel

IIM Lucknow is a Fully-residential Institute, offering Housing Capabilities for more than 1000 Students and 75 Faculties. There are 128 air-conditioned rooms in IIM Lucknow Hostel. The Guesthouse rooms have 64 air-conditioned rooms, furnished with LCD TV, Wifi connectivity, Tea-Coffee making facility & other amenities. IIM Lucknow hostel fees in INR 3.45 Lakhs and with AC rooms the fees is around INR 3.87 Lakhs.

See What Tushar Jejani from the batch of 2023 has to say about IIM Lucknow Hostels

“It wouldn't be fair if I didn't begin by saying that I am an alumnus of Hostel 16 from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow). IIM Lucknow boasts 18 hostels for more than 2000 students on campus, catering to students from various programs such as PGP/MBA, ABM/Agri Business Management, PHDs, etc. During my time there, I had the opportunity to stay in 16012, Hostel 16, and 1427, Hostel 14, and I believe I had the best hostel experience as I was fortunate to be in the best hostels for both years.” Read More

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IIM Lucknow Alumni

Name	Designation	Company
Shreya Sachdev (2013-15)	Head of Marketing	PUMA
Saket Kakkar (1999-01)	Managing Director	Accenture
Prerna Bhutani (2006-08)	Founder	Zeme
Taniya Biswas (2011-13)	Co-Founder	Suta
Mukul Arora (2005-07)	Partner	Elevation Capital

IIM Lucknow FAQs

Ques. What is the CAT Percentile for PGP, PGP - ABM & PGP - SM in IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The minimum CAT Percentile for PGP is 90, while for PGP - ABM & PGP - SM is 85 Percentile.

Ques. What is the Final Weightage for Academic Scores in PGP Program at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. HSC & Graduation Marks carries 10% Weightage for PGP Program at IIM Lucknow.

Ques. What was the IIM Lucknow MBA Highest Package?

Ans. IIM Lucknow recorded the Highest Package at INR 65 LPA (Domestic) and INR 1.23 CPA (International).

Ques. What is the Eligibility Criteria for FPM Program at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for FPM Program at IIM Lucknow is as follows:

A Master' Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum of 55% aggregate marks;
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / four-year graduate degree with 65% marks or equivalent grade point average; OR
Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks and B.Com. as an undergraduate degree; OR
Applicants already holding a two/ three year-full-time classroom-based PGDM from any of the IIM with a minimum CGPA of 6 on 10 points scale or 60%.; OR
PGP-WE (earlier WMP) of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6.
All applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all their public exams 10th onwards.

Ques. What is the IPMX Program of IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus)?

Ans. IPMX (One-year MBA) is a 1-Year, Residential Program designed for Mid / Senior-level Professionals. A valid GMAT/GRE Score is required to apply for the Program.

Ques. Does IIM Lucknow allow foreign nationals to apply for the IPMX program?

Ans. Foreign nationals can apply for the IPMX Program. Shortlisted Candidates for IPMX will be Interviewed by Teleconferencing / Video Conferencing facility.

Ques. Are there any Scholarships for IIM Lucknow PGP Program?

Ans. Need-Based IIML Scholarships are available for PGP Students at IIM Lucknow.

Ques. How is IIM Lucknow Campus?

Ans. Spread over 185 Acres, the campus provides an amazing ambience for its Students. The Institute provides an ideal setting for learning.

Ques. What is special about IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow was the fourth IIM to be established. The Institute offers various PGP Program as well as Executive & Fellow Program. IIML is the first B-school in the IIM family to set up the education satellite for its second campus in Noida exclusively for the full-time MBA program.

Ques. How is IIM Lucknow Hostel?

Ans. There are two hostels on the IIM Lucknow campus - Chanakya and Patanjali. The campus has 128 fully Air-conditioned luxury rooms. The Hostel rooms are available on one person per room policy. Check IIM Lucknow Hostel

Ques. Who are the Top Recruiters for PGP at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Barclays, Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, Amazon, Jio, Capgemini, KPMG, HDFC Bank, Uber etc are some of the Top Recruiters for PGP at IIM Lucknow.

Ques. What is the Summer Internship Statistics for IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow concluded its Summer Internship for batch 2023-25. The highest stipend was secured at INR 4 Lakhs per month while the average stipend stood at INR 1.31 Lakhs per month.

Ques. Who were the Top Recruiters for Summer Internship at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Top Recruiters for Summer Internship at IIM Lucknow were Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Boston Consulting Group, Citi Bank, Deloitte etc.

Ques. What is the IIM Lucknow Hostel Fee Structure?

Ans. The Fee Structure for IIM Lucknow Hostel is as follows:

IIM Lucknow Hostel	Fees
Without AC	INR 3.45 Lakhs
With AC	INR 3.87 Lakhs

Ques. What is the Selection Process for PGPWE at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Candidates are Shortlisted for Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview based on their valid scores in CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / PGPWE Entrance Exam. Final Score for PGPWE is calculated using the following components:

Components	Weightage
Test Score	30%
Academic and Professional Profile	30%
Writing Ability Test	10%
Personal Interview	30%

Ques. What is the EFPM Program at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Executive Fellow Program in Management (EFPM) is a Doctoral program and aims at preparing students for careers in Management Research, Teaching and Consulting.

Ques. What is the Ranking for IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow secured 6th Rank in NIRF 2023 in Management Category. IIM Lucknow secured 85th rank by FT Global MBA and 6th rank by IIRF 2024.

Ques. What is PGP - SM Cutoff for IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The cutoff for PGP - SM is tabulated below:

Category	Overall	Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning	Quantitative Ability
General	85	80	80	80
EWS	77	72	72	72
NC - OBC	77	72	72	72
SC	60	55	55	55
ST	55	50	50	50
PwD	55	50	50	50

Ques. What is the Fee Structure for PGPWE at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The fee structure for PGPWE at IIM Lucknow is as follows:

Particulars	Fee Structure
Tuition Fee	INR 11,00,000
Caution Money (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Alumni Membership	INR 5,000

Ques. How many campuses does IIM Lucknow have?

Ans. IIM Lucknow has 2 campuses situated in Lucknow & Noida.

Ques. What is the Placement Statistics for the PGP - SM Program?

Ans. PGP - SM Students grabbed the highest package at INR 66 LPA. The average package stood at INR 30.44 LPA. 25+ Companies participated and offered jobs to 33 Students.

Ques. What is the MBA E&I Program of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MBA E&I) is a 16 Months Program aimed to provide Entrepreneurs with skills, knowledge & industry exposure. Candidates with a valid Bachelor’s Degree and CAT / GMAT Scores are eligible to apply for the program.

Ques. What are the Accreditations of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. IIM Lucknow is accredited by AMBA & AACSB.

Ques. How is the Noida Campus of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Noida Campus offers a unique locational advantage, State of the Art Teaching Infrastructure, Computer Laboratories and Student Lounges.

Ques. How many Programs does Noida Campus offer?

Ans. Noida Campus offers WMP, IPMX, EFPM & PGP-SM Programs.

Ques. What is the Fees for EFPM Program of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The fees for the EFPM Program of IIM Lucknow is INR 7,50,000.

Ques. Which are the Partner Institutions for Student Exchange program of IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Turku School of Economics, Finland; EDHEC Business School France; University of Amsterdam (UvA), Netherlands; Kelley School of Business, USA; Singapore Management University, Singapore; Western Sydney University, Australia are some of the Partner Institutions for Student Exchange program at IIM Lucknow.

Ques. What is the Placement Statistics for the IPMX Program?

Ans. IPMX Students secured an average package & median package of INR 26.47 LPA & INR 26.62 LPA respectively. 90+ Top Recruiters participated and 30+ made offers to the students.

Ques. What is the PGP - SM Program about?

Ans. Post Graduate Program in Sustainable Management (PGP - SM) aims to develop Management Professionals with an integrated perspective on Economic, Social and Environmental Issues.

Ques. What is the Fellowship amount for FPM Students at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. All resident Indian Scholars are given Fellowship till 4 and a half years. Fellowship stipend of INR 35,000 per month during 1st & 2nd year. From 3rd year onwards, students receive stipends of INR 40,000 per month.

Ques. What is the minimum CAT percentile to get into IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The minimum qualifying CAT cut off percentile for IIM Lucknow admission 2024 is similar to that of last year, i.e. 85 for General and OBC candidates. The minimum CAT overall cutoff stood at 90 percentile & sectional cutoff stood at 85 percentile.

Ques. How can I get a confirmed seat in IIM Lucknow?

Ans. There are 2 stages that a candidate goes through prior to getting selected for IIM-Lucknow PGP course. The first stage comprises appearing for the CAT Exam conducted by the IIMs. Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their performance in the CAT, scholastic achievement, and relevant work experience.

Ques. Is the IIM Lucknow campus really good for residential programs?

Ans. Spread over a lush campus of 200 acres,IIM Calcutta provides an ideal setting for learning. Along with academic inclination, the campus provides students with ergonomically designed buildings and well-manicured lawns.

Ques. Is it really safe to do an MBA from IIM Lucknow?

Ans. The campus of IIM Calcutta is under the surveillance of security guards 24×7. Various precautionary measures are taken by the IIM Lucknow management beforehand so that the safety of the students is maintained.

Ques. Do I need to be an MBA to do FPM at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. Not necessary. The course work of FPM at IIM Lucknow provides understanding of relevant fields of management. Different areas prefer students from diverse backgrounds to match the area requirement.

Ques. How are MBA placements at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. In recent placements held at IIM Lucknow for the PGP program. IIM Lucknow highest package stood at INR 1 CPA while the average package stood at INR 32.23 LPA. Some of the top recruiters include Amazon, Deloitte, Flipkart, Jio Platforms and top international recruiters were African Industries Group, Landmark Group, ZYNGA and many more. Read More: IIM Lucknow Placement

Ques. Does IIM Lucknow allow foreign nationals to apply for the program FPM?

Ans. Yes, the institute enrolls foreign nationals as well subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria. However, the students will not be able to apply for financial assistance provided by the Institute. They also need to pay the tuition fee for the same. Check IIM Lucknow FPM

Ques. What are the career options available after FPM at IIM Lucknow?

Ans. FPM stands for Fellow Program in Management. It is a doctoral degree with a duration of 4-years. This program is meant for training people for research and academics. After the completion of the degree, one can find jobs in academic institutions like IIMs, MDI, and XLRI. Many companies are concerned about research – to develop better solutions and methods to get a competitive advantage. Thus many companies have started their own research wings, like IBM, Deloitte, GE, etc.

Ques. Who are the leading recruiters at IIM Lucknow in the recent past years?

Ans. Some of the leading industry giants which have made their presence felt in the recent few years during IIM Lucknow final placements include Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Flipkart, Ernst and Young, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Investec, ICICI Bank, Uber and ITC among others.

Ques. Can I get into IIM Lucknow without a CAT score?

Ans. The only option to book a seat in IIM Lucknow is writing the GMAT and obtaining the valid sectional and overall score in it. The aspirant needs to write the GMAT exam and should score the minimum 670-715 score to be eligible for the different programmes.

Ques. How can I check my IIM Lucknow shortlist PI Round?

Ans. To check the shortlist of IIM Lucknow, you can login at the institute’s admission portal and If you can see your name in the shortlist, you are required to download the call letter for PI and WAT. All the details regarding the subsequent rounds are provided in the call letter.

Ques. What are the components considered by IIM Lucknow in deciding the final shortlist?

Ans. IIM Lucknow final shortlist is decided based on the vital components such as Scaled CAT score, Class 12 marks, Graduation marks, Work experience, PI and WAT scores and Diversity factors including gender and academic discipline

Ques. Apart from the Lucknow campus, does IIM Lucknow operate in any other location?

Ans. In order to expand the realm of management education, IIM Lucknow has become the first IIM to set up a satellite campus at NOIDA in Delhi NCR region.The college operates the noida campus in order to impart Executive Education exclusively.

Course	Fees	Application Date
PGPM	₹10.95 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	20 Nov - 31 May 2024
MBA	₹14.3 Lakhs (Total Fees)	20 Nov - 31 May 2024
Certification	₹2.98 Lakhs (Total Fees)	-
Executive	₹26.25 Lakhs (Total Fees)	16 Aug - 31 Dec 2023
PG Program	₹11.15 Lakhs (Total Fees)	20 Nov - 31 May 2024
EFPM	₹7.5 Lakhs (Total Fees)	20 Nov 2023

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I liked the campus. Nature's beauty is truly visible in the pollution free campus.

Dislikes

I think the infrastructure can be improved more.

Admission:

-The eligibility for the course was a graduation complete student . -When you fill the CAT form ,you can apply the colleges. Once the results are out, the institute released the composite score based on their criteria. -Once a person is shortlisted,they have to fill the detailed form along with SOP and then go through the WAT-PI stage. -Depending on WAT-PI your score is considered along with some portion of composite score and results are announced.

Course Curriculum Overview:

-Thia course will give me a holistic view of how a particular company or an organisation functions and that will be helpful for me in the long run and hence I chose this course. - A faculty teaches around 65 students in a division. - The faculty here are well qualified and they use a case study approach for teaching.This ensures indepth analysis and better understanding of the concepts. -The exams are quite timely and if a student pays good attention in class,then passing is not that difficult.

Class Size : 65Course Fees : INR 1150000 per year

college: 7/10

course: 9/10

interview: 9/10

campus life: 7/10

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Bhanu Bharadwaj

Enrolled 2023 PGPM, January 23, 2024

10.0 /10

Most Helpful

Hell captured in an year

Sports is the best thing. Other than this, Campus life and friends are the most adorable thing here
Classrooms are mostly interactive and case based which give us a real life experience

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Academic schedule is too hectic, due to which we rarely get time to go out
The security here does not allow outstation stays after 12 am

Embarking on the journey towards IIM Lucknow was both exhilirating and challenging. The gateway gateway to this esteemed college was the CAT exam, a rigorous test of aptitude and problem solving skills. Key to success was not just navigating through the exam but also aligning with the application dates. Timeliness was paramount. Despite the well structured process, there is still a space more more transperancy in the evaluation

The course curriculum is absolutely fantastic and with a bunch of highly qualified faculty it becomes more fun. I personally enjoy the courses on the decision sciences and operations as it aligns with my interests. Every other week we have to face the quizzes and after 45 days the Mid terms.

Class Size : 67Course Fees : INR 975000 per year

college: 10/10

course: 10/10

campus life: 10/10

Vatsal Mishra

9.1 /10

IIM Lucknow -Home away from home

Professors and their way of teaching was excellent. They did not leave any stone unturned
The experience with fellow students was exhilarating to say the least. The different perspectives that they have to offer is mind boggling

Sometimes it felt as if the curriculum is too intense. The load can be lightened a little bit

Had to appear for CAT exam. Anyone who has completed their graduation or are in their final year are eligible for the exam. Application forms are released on CAT's website in the month of July. After securing a good enough percentile which depends on your category, you are called for GDPI process of each college separately. Then a final merit list is prepared .

The exposure that this course offers is amazing, along with the opportunities. Faculty is PhD qualified, teaching method is based on case studies. Term exams vary based on the faculty, but in general they are moderate to tough

Class Size : 66Course Fees : INR 1000000 per year

placement: 9/10

college: 9/10

course: 8/10

hostel: 9/10

interview: 10/10

internship: 9/10

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Tejasva Ajmera

Enrolled 2023 PGPM, January 17, 2024

9.0 /10

All about IIM-L

The diversity of students which you have here is very helpful as you get to learn from your peers very much as they all are from different background and everyone has a different mindset with some or the other quality which really helps as a student.
The quality of faculty that we have is very helpful.

Sports facilities have a scope of improvement.

To get into IIM-L here's the summary of eligibility and admission process; 1- CAT exam- the primary requirement is to appear for CAT. 2- percentile required for general candidate is about 98 and for other candidates reservation policies are followed as per government norms. 3- keep an eye on the CAT official website for the important dates. Admission process- 1- Shortlisting 2- Shortlisted candidates are required to fill a candidate information cum appplication form for that specific college 3- Interviews are conducted and the locations will be among those which you will fill while filling the CAT application form. 4- Personal interview- questions on current affairs, hometown, graduation and work ex (if any) 5- Final selection- list of selected andidates is uploaded on the website and waiting candidates are also announced,

I wanted to Pursue MBA, as i was always interested in corporate world The student,faculty ratio at IIM-L is about 6:1 and the faculties are very experienced, the mode of delivery is English, we have term exams every three month and within every term mid- terms are also there alongwith regular quizzes. if you study on regular interval it'll not be a hard task to pass but as IIM-L is known for its academic rigour any mistake from your end can cost you a lot.

Class Size : 60Course Fees : INR 1925000 per year

placement: 10/10

internship: 8/10

campus life: 9/10

Student (Anonymous)

Enrolled 2022 PG Program, Agri-Business ManagementJuly 9, 2023

8.3 /10

IIM Lucknow: A transformative journey into management excellence

AC in summers and heater in winter season.
mix of students not only from cities but also from small villages

Also winter where you will dont want to go outside of rooms
the average students who are introverts will feel some difficulty in first year

After appearing for CAT I was shortlisted for the Lucknow interview and then got admission after clearing WAT and PI. I got some extra marks for the final score for being an agriculture background. The process is smooth and I believe that Lucknow has one of the most transparent processes for admission as we know the scores of all the sections and cutoff.

The curriculum includes a mix of core courses, elective courses, and experimental learning opportunities. It covers various areas of finance, marketing, ops, strategy, etc. The faculty is well educated who are having industry experience and teaching experience of 25+ years. 3 terms each year, each term consisting of quizzes, mid-term, end-term, group projects, assignments, etc.

Class Size : 60Course Fees : INR 1000000 per year

college: 8/10

interview: 8/10

campus life: 8/10

Enrolled 2019 PGPM, July 1, 2023

9.7 /10

Dreams do come true, mine did with IIM Lucknow.

Real industry practical knowledge in all the fields - Finance, Marketing, Supply chain
Opportunity to explore your interests through extra curricular clubs by performing at various events

Intense competition for getting marks and placements

I took CAT (Common Aptitude Test) for getting admission into IIM Lucknow. The application form can be found on CAT's official website. Other platforms like CollegeDunia also provide information on entrance examination dates. The application form is around 2.5K. The examination happens in November last Sunday/Saturday.

I chose this course because I wanted to switch my career to Finance and learn more about it. Hence, I did my specializations in Finance. The faculty and student ratio is favorable, we used to interact personally with our faculties a lot. The faculties at IIM Lucknow are highly qualified and experienced. Some of them also bring relevant industry experience which helps to get real practical knowledge. It's a trimester format, so, 6 term exams happen in 2 years. It's academically quite a rigorous course.

Class Size : 60Course Fees : INR 1400000 per year

hostel: 10/10

internship: 10/10

Pragati Saini

Enrolled 2022 PGPM, May 29, 2023

9.3 /10

A Nexus of Academic excellence and Vibrant campus life

The beautiful Campus : From the enchanting autumn colours to the chilly winter nights shrouded in fog, every season brings its own charm that will make you fall in love with the place. The campus truly feels like home.
Infrastructure :The campus features a modern gymnasium , pool tables and board games in hostel along with indoor badminton court and outdoor sports facilities. Additionally, there is swimming pool, squash court and well-equipped library.

The Common Admission test (CAT) is the primary entrance exam for admission to the PGPM program. Other programs may have their specific entrance exams or criteria. IIM Lucknow's selection process can be summarized in three steps : 1. Shortlisting based on CAT percentile 2. Further shortlisting based on profile and CAT score for the WAT/PI round 3. Admission based on WAT-PI performance Selection criteria : CAT score accounts for 60% of the composite score for the WAT-PI selection process . Work experience (>6 months) carries 10% weightage , while academic and gender diversity each holds 5% weightage in the PGP program at IIM lucknow.

Comprehensive Course curriculum : . The institute offers a diverse selection of electives to choose from. Based on the changing needs of the industry - there are regular evaluations and updates made to the courses. Aditionally , students have a chance to explore their personal interests through workshops in various fields like Sports marketing , Behavioural finance , experiential learning etc. The faculty:student ratio ensures personalized attention and interaction with proffesors. The teaching methodolgy includes extensive case studies , group discussions and presentations to promote interactive learning and critical thinking. Industry Interaction : IIM lucknow organizes a series of insightful guest lectures (30+ annually) by insustry proffessionals including CEOs , CFOs , product managers , and more. These esteemed individuals bring their expertise and valuable insights to provide students with a comprehensice understanding of various business domains.

Class Size : 65Course Fees : INR 1075000 per year

Vaibhav Sharma

Enrolled 2022 PGPM, May 26, 2023

8.5 /10

IIMs are more than just placements

Campus life including batch, clubs & activities
Course was good. With specializations, faculty was good. Really liked the course bidding system

Library is too small for the entire batch. New reading halls could be made near hostels.

Students need to take CAT exam, based on a composite score (60% CAT, 10% 12th & graduation each, 10% work experience, 5 each for academic & gender diversity) shortlists are given for interview. The minimum cutoff is 85%ile in sectionals & overall 90%ile in cat exam. The cutoff is usually about 50+ composite score for interview calls for general category students. Eligibility - Cat exam, must be in final year at time of interview or passed out from a degree course. No separate application form initially, only CAT application. Post the release of interview shortlist, students need to submit a detailed application which includes basic details & a SOP statement. It is available on the admission dashboard on IIM Lucknow website. Post the interview, final admission list is released on IIM Lucknow website & waitlist movement happens. The entire process was smooth however there is lot of confusion regarding waitlist movement & one has to call admission office for details.

MBA from IIM Lucknow is rigorous academics & offers good placement opportunities. The course allows us to choose multiple specialization & you need 3-6 credits for a specialization in the second year. The courses are allotted through bidding process. There are about 90+ faculty members for about 600 students. That means 1 teacher for every 6/7 students. Classes are held in section of 60-70 students. All faculty must have Phd Degrees & some even have corporate & startup experiences in India & abroad. Most teachers have phds from top Indian colleges. Teaching method depends on course & faculty. Problem-solving & class participation is encouraged. Most teaching happens through presentations in classrooms. Necessary class activities are conducted mostly in HR courses. Case studies are given for a read & discussion or presentation is done in class. Mid-term & end term exams occur at a cap of 1.5 months. It depends on subjects & most are easy-medium to pass.

Class Size : 60Course Fees : INR 1075000 per year

hostel: 7/10

internship: 7/10

Ayush Harsh

Enrolled 2022 PGPM, May 24, 2023

8.7 /10

Have a look at IIM L

Placement, Peer Group, Campus Life, Parties

You need to qualify for CAT to take admission to IIM Lucknow. For the GEM profile - you need to score 99.4 + percentile to get into PGP. For PGP ABM - you can get in at the 95 percentile if you have a decent agri-based academic background.

Tough course. There are 9 sections. Each section has 60 students. PGP and PGP-ABM both have rigorous learning via case studies and class discussions. Faculty is highly qualified with an average experience of 25+ years. 3 terms in a year.

placement: 8/10

ANURAAG

Enrolled 2022 PGPM, April 26, 2023

9.6 /10

Life at Hell

Campus life, availability of food 24 hrs
Sports amenities and cultural event and sports event

AC could be allowed in hostels which is currently not in practice

I gave the CAT exam and after I got the minimum percentile, then I got on the shortlist for a Personal Interview. In the interview, they asked me questions related to my workex and six sigma. There were a few HR questions as well like why MBA?

IIM L is the 4th best IIM in India; rejecting it was never an option for me as it was my best call. The academic curriculum is a bit rigorous as you must give assignments and quizzes and prepare for your summer placements. But the faculty member I would say is very experienced and they would certainly clear all your doubts

Class Size : 576Course Fees : INR 1900000 per year

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Event	Date
Induction and commencement of Program (PGPWE)	Apr 01, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024Ongoing
Induction and commencement of Program (EFPM)	Apr 01, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024Ongoing
Application Timeline (MBA-E&I)	Dec 18, 2023 - May 31, 2024Ongoing

Event	Date
Application Timeline (IPMX) [Phase 1]	Aug 16, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date	Nov 07, 2023
Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates (IPMX) [Phase 1]	Nov 15, 2023

Event	Date
Induction and commencement of Program (PGPWE)	Apr 01, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024Ongoing
Application Timeline (MBA-E&I)	Dec 18, 2023 - May 31, 2024Ongoing

Event	Date
Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee (PGPWE)	Mar 11, 2024
Announcement of Selected Candidates (PGPWE)	Feb 15, 2024
Writing Ability Tests and Personal Interviews (PGPWE)	Jan 21, 2024

Event	Date
Induction and commencement of Program (EFPM)	Apr 01, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024Ongoing

Event	Date
Last Date of Acceptance and Submission of Acceptance Fee (EFPM)	Mar 20, 2024
Announcement of Selected Candidates (EFPM)	Mar 05, 2024
Personal Interviews (EFPM)	Feb 20, 2024 - Feb 23, 2024

Comments

10 Comments

sapna

What are the criteria for the need-based scholarship at IIM Lucknow?

vidhi sharma

What type of preparation is required to crack IIM Lucknow PI?

Ashish Ramtari

IIM Lucknow PI is considered one of the toughest thing in selection process of MBA. You need to consider the mentioned below points at the time of preparing of the PI (personal interview):

Subject Knowledge
Writing Ability
Leadership Skills
Presentation Skills
Interactive Skills
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Open Mindedness
Problem Solving Ability

shaily chaudhary

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR PH.D.FOR EXECUTIVES. FROM IIM LKO

Shikhar Srivas

You need to have passed PG degree in relevant discipline with 55% or more to be eligible.

himanshu kumar

WHAT IS THE FEES OF MBA HR

Sweta Kumari

IIM Lucknow does not offer the MBA in Human Resources course. Check here for the IIM Lucknow Courses.

hanumanthu malla

How much percentile to be required to join IIM A (FABM) & IIM L (ABM) for OBC students and what is the Cutt off

Arshin Khan

IIML has not yet released the cutoff for session 2023. You may check here to see the previous years’ cutoff. IIML Cutoff

chandan

Sir B.Pharmacy me admission ke liye process Kya h.

IIM does not offer B.Pharm. course. You can check here to see the courses offered. IIML Courses

pratyasha

Is it possible to get some discount on the fees?

Krishan Kumar

Yes, you can get a rebate on your fees if your family income is below INR 200000 per annum. Also, with good academic performance, you can avail scholarships which will reduce your fees effectively.

utkarsha khatri

Does IIM Lucknow have top notch faculty members?

Chitransha

Yes, IIM Lucknow provides top-notch faculty members. The faculty of this institute are well-educated and highly qualified in their particular fields. There are a total of 97 faculty members, Out of which 95 hold a Ph.D. degree and the other two have master’s awards in MBA.

To know more, refer to this link: IIM Lucknow Faculty

vanshika chandra

What is the highest international CTC offered in the 2022 placement of IIM Lucknow?

In the placement drive of 2022, IIM Lucknow has recorded the highest international salary package of Rs 61.59 LPA. Apart from that, the highest domestic salary package stood at Rs 58 LPA. You can check the placement record in detail.

For more information, refer to this link: IIM Lucknow Placements 2022 Report

sourabh

If we have done MSc physics with 60 percent but in graduation it is 49 percent so can we apply for mba

To be eligible for the MBA course at IIM Lucknow you must have passed your Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or BE/ B.Tech/ Post B.Sc/ Post Diploma degree from the recognized institute. You are not eligible to apply for the course.

For more information, refer to this link: IIM Lucknow PGP Eligibility

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